1822 in Brazil

Events in the year 1822 in Brazil.

Incumbents

• King: John VI (until 7 September)
• Emperor: Pedro I (starting 12 October)

Events

• Dissolution of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves
• Establishment of the Empire of Brazil

January

• 9 January: D. Pedro I refuses to heed the order of the Cortes of Lisbon to return to Portugal, initiating the process of Brazilian independence. The date became known as Dia do Fico.^[1]
• 16 January: Dom Pedro I organizes a ministry formed by only Brazilians, under the leadership of José Bonifácio.
• 19 January: José Bonifácio is appointed as Brazilian chancellor.

February

• 19 February: Insurrection for Brazilian independence in Bahia, where nun Joana Angélica is killed.

March

• 2 March: The start of the Siege of Salvador, where the newly formed Brazilian army would attempt to capture the city of Salvador in Bahia from its Portuguese defenders.

May

• 13 May: D. Pedro I is acclaimed Perpetual Defender of Brazil by Freemasonry.

June

• 14 June: The Minutes of the Council are signed in Santo Amaro, Bahia. It is the first document to officially express the desire for Brazil's independence.

September

• 7 September: Brazil declares independence from Portugal.^[2]

October

• 25 October: D. Pedro cuts relations with Freemasonry and tries to dissolve it.

November

• 8 November: The Battle of Pirajá. It was the largest engagement in the fight for the independence of Bahia, involving approximately 10,000 troops.

Deaths

• 19 February: Joana Angélica, conceptionist nun
• 23 December: Frei Galvão, friar of the Franciscan Order